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A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to relative to a request for approval to seek authorization from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (the “IG”) for the City to use the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMaR”) procurement and construction method (the “CMaR Method”) in connection with the Danehy Park Gateway Pavilion project
Attachment A
Response to Part IlI
Awarding Authority Capacity Information
Response to item 11
The City Manager’s Office is the Executive Department of the City of Cambridge. As the City’s Chief
Executive Officer, the City Manager provides leadership to and administration of all departments and
services.
The City Manager is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and City ordinances; appointment of
department heads; appointment of members to the numerous City boards and commissions; and
submission of the annual budget to the City Council. In addition, the City Manager and his staff
recommend policies and programs to the City Council and implement Council decisions.
Below is a description of all of those who will be involved followed by an organizational chart:
City of Cambridge - City Council
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Will authorize the City Manger to apply to the Office of Inspector General to use the Construction
Manager at Risk process as defined by M.G.L. c. 149A
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Approves Project Funding
City Manager – Yi-An Huang
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Signs all contracts, change orders, and authorizes all payments for the project
Deputy City Manager – Owen O’Riordan
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The Deputy City Manager is responsible for all Capital Projects
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The Deputy City Manager is the Chair of the Selection Committee for the Construction Manager
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The Deputy City Manager meets weekly with the OPM to review all aspects of the Project
Purchasing Agent – Elizabeth Unger
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The Purchasing Agent implements and administers the purchasing policies and practices of the
City. The Purchasing Department ensures that all purchases of goods and services are made in
accordance with state law and city ordinance.
Finance Department
David Kale - Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public Investments
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Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public Investments assists the Deputy City Manager in
overseeing all Capital Projects
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Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public Investments meets weekly with the OPM and
Deputy City Manager to review all aspects of the Project
Michele Kincaid – Assistant Finance Director &
Taha Jennings – Budget Director
The Finance department, under the direction of the Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public
Investments is responsible for Planning, implementation, oversight, integrity, and reporting of the City’s
operating and capital finances. The Finance and Budget departments work closely with the City Manager’s
office and the OPM to maintain cost control though out the project starting with the development of the
project budget.
Owners Project Manager – Brendon Roy
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The OPM is an employee of the City of Cambridge and is an MCPPO certified OPM
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Reports to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs
and Public Investments
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Assists the Deputy City Manager as a member of the Selection Committee for the Construction
Manager
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Manages all daily aspects of the project with the School Department, Architect, Construction
Manager, Commissioning Agent, Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Geotechnical Engineer,
Industrial Hygienist and Testing Agency
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Recommends project cost changes to the City Manager for approval
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Recommends approval of all payments for the Architect and Construction Manager to the City
Manager
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Negotiates Design and Construction Change Orders on the City’s behalf
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Monitors Project Budget
Department of Public Works
Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services – Nicholas Stoutt
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The Assistant Commissioner is an employee of the City of Cambridge and is an MCPPO certified
OPM
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Reports to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and
Public Investments, and Commissioner of Public Works
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Assists the OPM and Deputy City Manager as a member of the selection committee for the
Construction Manager at risk
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Co-manages all daily aspects of the project with the OPM, Architect, Construction Manager,
Licensed Site Professional (LSP), Geotechnical Engineer, Industrial Hygienist and Testing Agency.
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Reviews and advises OPM on project cost changes
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Recommends approval of all payments for the Architect and Construction Manager to OPM and
the City Manager
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Advises OPM on Design and Construction Change Orders on the City’s behalf
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Monitors Project Budget
Senior Capital Project Manager – Aoife Viglianti
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The Senior Capital Project Manager is an employee of the City of Cambridge and is MCPPO
Certified
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Reports to the OPM and Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Attends weekly construction meetings
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Assists with coordinating consultant services
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Maintains project records
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Reviews contractor payment requisitions
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Assists with onsite job inspection and quality control oversight
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Assists in the change order process
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Assists in evaluating and resolving claims and disputes
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Assists with punch list inspections for occupancy and final completion documentation
Assistant Construction Project Manager – Bernadette Acuna
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The ACPM is an employee of the City of Cambridge
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Reports to the OPM and Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Attends weekly construction meetings
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Assists with coordinating consultant services
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Maintains project records
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Reviews contractor payment requisitions
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Assists with onsite job inspection and quality control oversight
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Assists in the change order process
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Assists in evaluating and resolving claims and disputes
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Assists with punch list inspections for occupancy and final completion documentation
Architect – Cambridge Seven Associates, Justin Crane, AIA Principal
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Reports to the OPM and Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Is a member of the Selection Committee for the Construction Manager at risk
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Assists the Purchasing Department and the OPM with the RFP for the Construction Manager
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Is responsible for the preparation of the design drawings and specifications and coordinating all
aspects of the basic design services and their additional services consultants
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Coordinates with the Construction Manager starting with pre-construction services
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Coordinates with the Commissioning Agent, LSP and Geotechnical Engineer
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Provides Construction Administrative services
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Certifies monthly requisitions from the Construction Manager
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Provides affidavits for Substantial and Final Completion
Commissioning Services – TBD
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Reports to the OPM and Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Responsible for preparation of the Commissioning specifications for the Architect
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Responsible for Commissioning of various building systems
CM Selection Committee
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Owen O’Riordan – Deputy City Manager - Chair
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David Kale - Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public Investments –
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Elizabeth Unger – Purchasing Agent
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Owners Project Manager – Brendon Roy
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Nicholas Stoutt - DPW Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Architect – Justin Crane
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Other TBD
Trade Contractor prequalification Committee
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Purchasing Agent – Elizabeth Unger – Chair
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David Kale - Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Affairs and Public Investments
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Owners Project Manager – Brendon Roy
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Nicholas Stoutt - DPW Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services
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Architect – Justin Crane
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Construction Manager at risk (TBD)
See organizational Chart next page
City of Cambridge
City Council
DPW Assistant Commissioner
Nicholas Stoutt
Architect
C7A
Construction
Manager
TBD
Commissioning Agent
TBD
Purchasing Agent
Elizabeth Unger
Finance Department
David Kale
Taha Jennings
Michele Kincaid
City Manager
Yi-An Huang
Deputy City Manager
Owen O’Riordan
Owner’s Project Manager
Brendon Roy
Response to item 12
Item a: City Manager – Yi-An Huang, yhuang@cambridgema.gov
Deputy City Manager - Owen O’Riordan ooriordan@cambridgema.gov
Purchasing Agent – Elizabeth Unger, eunger@cambridgema.gov
Assistant City Manager for Fiscal Affairs & Public Investments – David Kale,
Dkale@cambridgema.gov
In the past 17 years the following projects were designed and constructed under M.G.L. c. 149
requirements:
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The Cambridge Public Library
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The Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility
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The Cambridge War Memorial Building
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The West Cambridge Youth and Community Center/VFW
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The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Project
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Multi-Departmental Relocation Plan
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Phase 1 – 859 Massachusetts Avenue
The total project costs for these M.G.L. c. 149 completed projects exceed $315M
Projects the City of Cambridge was authorized by the OIG to renovate or construct using M.G.L.
c. 149A Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) delivery method:
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The Foundry
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This project has an estimated total project cost of $46M, final total project
costs are being evaluated but is below budget.
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5 Western Avenue (former City of Cambridge Police Station)
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This project has an estimated total project cost of $23M, final total project
costs cost came in below budget by $1.6M.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Putnam Avenue Upper School
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This project has an estimated total project cost of $95.5M, final total project
costs cost came in below budget by $1.2M.
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King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex
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This project has an estimated total project cost of $159.1M. This project was
substantially complete in fall of 2019 and was under budget by over $2M.
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Tobin Montessori & Vassal Lane Upper Schools – presently under construction
occupancy 2025.
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This project has an estimated total project cost of $319M, presently this project
is tracking on budget.
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City of Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters – Presently in the Construction
Documents phase, a guaranteed Maximum Price is expected in July 2023
The total project costs for the M.G.L. c 149 and 149A completed and under construction projects
exceed $957 million dollars.
Item B: Owners Project Manager, MCPPO certified – Brendon M. Roy,
broy@cambridgema.gov
Mr. Roy has 13 years of direct relevant experience working for the City of Cambridge in the
positions of Project Manager and Owners Project Manager. Mr. Roy has been a Certified MCPPO
Owners Project Manager for the past 9 years.
Projects involved with the City of Cambridge since 2010:
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The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Project
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Alice K. Wolf Center 5 Western Avenue - MGL 149A
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Dr. Martin Luther King School -Putnam Ave Upper School - MGL 149A
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King Open and Cambridge Street Upper School & Community Center - MGL 149A
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Phase 1 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 1 – 859 Massachusetts Ave
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Phase 2 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 2 – City Hall Upgrade - MGL 149A
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Foundry Project – 101 Rogers Street - MGL 149A
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Tobin School and Vassal Lane Upper School - MGL 149A
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City of Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters – MGL 149A
Since 2018 he has been directly responsible for managing as the Owners Project Manager for
these projects:
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Phase 1 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 1 – 859 Massachusetts Ave
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Phase 2 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 2 – City Hall Upgrade - MGL 149A
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Foundry Project – 101 Rogers Street - MGL 149A
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Tobin School and Vassal Lane Upper School - MGL 149A
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City of Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters – MGL 149A
Mr. Roy and his staff of 7 Field Engineers and Assistant Project Managers have successfully
supervised multiple scopes of work with designers, consultants, and contractors. His expertise in
M.G.L 149 and 149A projects has helped save the City of Cambridge millions of dollars on the
projects in which he has been involved.
Current assignments also include the Danehy Park Gateway Pavilion which is the project the City
is applying for in this application to use the Chap M.G.L. c 149A CMaR delivery method. Other
projects presently assigned to Mr. Roy in various stages of design and construction include City
of Cambridge Fire Department Headquarters, and the Tobin School Project. Mr. Roy has 13
years of experience working in the City of Cambridge as a key member of the City Manager’s
staff.
The total project costs for the Chap 149 completed projects exceeds $315 million dollars, the
M.G.L. c 149A total project costs for completed, and presently under construction projects
exceeds $637M in total project costs.
DPW Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services, MCPPO certified OPM –
Nicholas M. Stoutt, nstoutt@cambridgema.gov
Mr. Stoutt has 1 year of direct relevant experience working for the City of Cambridge in the
position of Assistant Commissioner for Architectural Services. Mr. Stoutt has MCPPO OPM
Certification. Mr. Stoutt has 19 years in the field of design, construction, and project
management.
Relevant Experience
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Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library Renovation
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Vancouver Library Square Renovation
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Boise Library Campus (unbuilt)
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The Landmark, Abu Dhabi
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Riverview Plaza, Wuhan, China
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Capital Place, Jakarta, Indonesia
Senior Capital Project Manager, MCPPO Certified – Aoife Viglianti,
aviglianti@cambridgema.gov
Ms. Viglianti has 2 years of direct relevant experience working for the City of Cambridge in the
position of Assistant Construction Project Manager. Ms. Viglianti is MCPPO Certified. Ms. Viglianti
has 21 years in the field of design, construction, and project management.
Relevant Experience
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Mass MoCA Phase III 149A
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Bristol County Agricultural High School 149A
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Mass MoCA Phase IB 149
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Lesley University Lunder Arts Center, Cambridge, MA
Assistant Construction project Manager – Bernadette Acuna, bacuna@cambridgema.gov
Ms. Acuna has 13 years in the field of design, construction, and project management.
Relevant Experience
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Historic Residential remodel, Boston
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Hong Kong Airport retail store interior renovations
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Retail interior design, Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand
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Apple Store flagship Interiors – Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Beijing
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Park Hyatt Resort Interior fit-out, Ningbo, China
Item C: Architect – Cambridge Seven Associates, Justin Crane, AIA, Principal
[email removed]
Office Location: 1050 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Relevant Experience 149A
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Foundry Building, Cambridge MA
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Westfield State University Dining Commons Expansion
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UMass Lowell Health and Social Sciences Building
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Westfield State University, Dr. Nettie M. Stevens Science and Innovation Center
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UMass Boston Energy Producing Facility
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UMass Lowell Pulichino Tong Business Center
Response to item 13
Designer Services Scope of work between the City of Cambridge and Cambridge Seven Associates is
attached to this section. Cambridge Seven Associates is presently under contract for the entirety of the
construction project including feasibility study, construction documents and construction administration.
Cambridge Seven Associates contract for designer services shall include their required participation with
the Selection Committee for the CM at risk and the Trade Contractor prequalification Committee. See,
Designer’s Contract. (to be attached).
The OPM is an employee of the City of Cambridge. Refer to Response to Item 12 part B for the response
to the request for information regarding the OPM.
IV. Awarding Authority Plans and Procedures
Response to item 14a:
The City of Cambridge believes that they do have the necessary experience to manage the process of the
OIG’s requirements to procure CM at risk services for the Danehy Park Gateway Pavilion Project per
M.G.L. c. 149A delivery method. The City of Cambridge’s Office of the City Manager, Procurement
Department, and Owners Project Manager have worked together successfully with M.G.L. c. 149 and
M.G.L. c. 149A processes and have completed or are in the process of being completed the following
projects:
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The Cambridge Public Library
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The Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility
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The Cambridge War Memorial Building
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The West Cambridge Youth and Community Center/VFW
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The Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Project
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Alice K. Wolf Center 5 Western Avenue - MGL 149A
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Dr. Martin Luther King School -Putnam Ave Upper School - MGL 149A
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King Open and Cambridge Street Upper School & Community Center - MGL 149A
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Phase 1 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 1 – 859 Massachusetts Ave
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Phase 2 - Multi-Department Relocation Plan Phase 2 – City Hall Upgrade - MGL 149A
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Foundry Project – 101 Rogers Street - MGL 149A
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Tobin School and Vassal Lane Upper School - MGL 149A
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Fire Department Headquarters- MGL 149A
The OPM works closely with the Purchasing Department in preparing the Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for qualified Construction Management firms. The RFQ, which is posted on the City of Cambridge
Procurement web page, also in local newspaper and trade publications including the Central Register.
This project’s construction costs are fully funded by the City of Cambridge.
The City of Cambridge has acquired architectural and engineering consulting services through the public
procurement process to assist in the process to evaluate and engage a Construction Manager at Risk for
this project.
After the City of Cambridge receives notice from the OIG to commence with soliciting CMaR services the
selection committee shall meet and define the following:
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Prepare and advertise the RFQ for CMaR services following the procedures as set forth in
M.G.L. c 149A
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The Selection Committee receives and evaluates the statement of qualifications and pre-
qualify a minimum of 3 firms
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The Selection Committee shall prepare the RFP and distribute to the CM at Risk Firms
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The Selection Committee shall receive, Interview, evaluate and rank the CM at risk proposals
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The Selection Committee shall negotiate non-fee contract terms with the selected CM at risk
firm
The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall be issuing all official notifications to solicit the RFQ
and RFP documents. The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall be the point of contact for all
correspondence during the Selection process to ensure fairness in competition. The City of Cambridge
Purchasing Department shall evaluate all of the RFQ’s and the reporting of the Selection Committee
results.
Response to item 14b:
The City of Cambridge understands that M.G.L. c. 149A requires that design documents be at a minimum
of 60% complete when establishing the GMP. The goal is to have the documents as close to 100% as the
schedule will allow keeping the unknowns or speculation of costs to a minimum. Having the CM at risk
under contract during the Design Development phase will also enhance the overall cohesiveness of the
team. The GMP shall also include the following:
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At the completion of the Design Development and Construction Documents estimates shall
be performed by the Architect and the Construction Manager. The CM at Risk shall perform
final estimate at 95% of the Construction Document design Phase. The CM at Risk shall
prepare a detailed cost estimate with all line-item including quantity and unit costs for all
items. The Architect shall be required to engage a cost estimator through the Design
Development Phase and reconcile differences with the CM at Risk. The final GMP is
established after all qualified trade bidders are under contract.
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Dollar values for the CM at risk firm’s contingency
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Dollar amounts for the CM at risk firm’s general conditions and fees, including those for the
pre-GMP work
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A listing of all design documents for which the GMP bid is based
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A list of Allowances, Alternates, and unit prices
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Any clarifications or assumptions for which the GMP is based
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The dates of substantial and final completion
Response to item 14c:
The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall be issuing all official notifications to solicit the
pre - qualifications for the trade contractors. The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall be the
point of contact for all correspondence during the selection process to ensure fairness in competition and
evaluation of the trade Contractor pre - qualification submittals and reporting the trade Contractor
prequalification Committee results.
The Trade Contractor pre-qualification committee members are listed above in “Attachment A” of this
Application.
The City of Cambridge shall award the trade bids to the lowest responsive and responsible pre-qualified
sub trade bidder.
Response to item 14d:
The City of Cambridge shall work closely with the selected CM at risk to identify nontrade subcontractors
to bid on the project. The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall be informed of all sub bidders
notified and shall keep an updated tabulation of all bidders.
The City of Cambridge Purchasing Department shall work closely with the OPM and the CM at Risk
contractor during the bidding process to ensure fairness in competition and shall coordinate with the
Director of Equity & Inclusion to ensure that all bidders are aware of the City of Cambridge Ordinances
and that all are properly addressed during the bidding process.
Response to item 14e:
The City of Cambridge Selection Committee shall meet regularly during the CM at risk procurement
process to review, discuss and score all RFQ/RFP proposals. The Selection Committee shall make a
recommendation to the City Manager who will make the final selection decision.
After the CM at risk is selected, the team of the OPM, Architect and the CM at risk shall meet regularly to
review Trade Contractor submissions with the Trade Contractor prequalification Committee.
During the design, and through all construction phases, the team including the OPM, Architect and the
CM at risk shall meet weekly to review status of shop drawing submittals, testing requirements, design
changes, schedule, payments and coordination of the construction activities with the City of Cambridge
Inspectional Services Department to assure compliance with the construction documents.
In addition to the team weekly meeting, the OPM meets weekly with the Assistant City Manager to keep
the City Manager apprised of all developments relating to the weekly progress of the design and
construction activities.
Response to item 14f:
The OPM is required to review and recommend payment of invoices to the City Manager for approval.
The City of Cambridge Finance Department receives the approved invoices signed by the OPM and the
City Manager for payment. The OPM tracks and maintains the project budget and reconciles all account
activity on a regular basis with the Finance Department which is responsible for the official tracking of all
project costs with the Audit Department.